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1. A Family Fun Boat Tour Company ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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2. Bahia Honda State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Bathtub Reef Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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4. Biscayne National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Coastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions

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6. Coral Cove Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Dry Tortugas National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Florida Shark Diving

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10. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Phil Foster Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Red Reef Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Shell Key Shuttle

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15. South Florida Diving Headquarters

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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16. Spirit Snorkeling

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17. St. Pete Beach Snorkeling

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Famous for its sunny skies and spectacular beaches, Florida’s thousands of miles of coastline offer numerous places for underwater activities, from snorkeling and scuba-diving to swimming, sailing, and sunset cruising.
  • The sub-tropical climate makes it a perfect year-round getaway packed with fantastic spots to explore the underwater world from Fort Lauderdale to the Florida Keys.
  • Home to the Florida Reef, which stretches from Miami to the Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida offers some of the best snorkeling and diving in the country.
  • Here are some great places for you to hit the water.

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